Compact, child-resistant paperboard package for medication in blisters premiers
Keystone Folding Box Co. (keyboxco.com) has launched Ecoslide-OTC, a child-resistant paperboard pack for over-the-counter medication packaged in blisters. The innovative, eco-friendly solution features a push-button locking mechanism that provides child-resistance while eliminating the need for the more traditional, two-step “peel/push-through foil” that many consumers find difficult to open.
The Ecoslide-OTC reclosable locking mechanism is identical to a newly-enhanced, easier-to-activate version found on the company’s new Ecoslide-RX 3.0 package. Ecoslide-RX, which has consistently achieved the highest child resistance rating (F=1) through multiple tests and gained widespread consumer acceptance, is used to package both clinical trial material and commercial prescription products. Similarly, Ecoslide-OTC’s simple push-button reclosable locking mechanism addresses long-standing consumer complaints about the intricate, often cumbersome removal process required by most over-the-counter, “peel and push” child-resistant blister packs.